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PATAGONIA Where the wild things are
Where the wild things are
8 min |
July 2025
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Sincere SANCERRE
A focus on terroir has raised the white wines of this special part of the Loire valley to new heights
8 min |
July 2025
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FIVE OF THE BEST NEW RUMS
Looking to expand your rum collection? Look no further than this selection of new releases and latest discoveries from recent tastings...
2 min |
July 2025
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'Clairette is the brother of Grenache, and the perfect variety for revealing terroir here'
It comes into flower at February's end each year, our mimosa. The little tree explodes as thousands of tiny lemon-yellow pincushions cluster its spindly branches.
2 min |
July 2025
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A whiter shade of Rioja
Exploring the white wines of Rioja with celebrated producer Bodegas Izadi
10+ min |
July 2025
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JOURNEY'S END The Bordeaux legacy
South African winery Journey’s End is in the vanguard of producing world-class Bordeaux blends in Stellenbosch, celebrating a long history of Bordeaux varieties in the Cape
3 min |
June 2025
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LIMESTONE Soul
The secret’s in the soil — or under it, in the case of St-Emilion, where the region’s limestone bedrock plateau really does lie at the heart of the identity of many of its best wines. Discover the magic of the plateau, and the differences it makes...
10 min |
June 2025
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My other passion DRESSAGE
with Maya Dalla Valle of Dalla Valle Vineyards
2 min |
June 2025
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FROM ALPS TO LAKE A wine lover's guide to Lavaux
Switzerland's picturesque World Heritage-listed vineyard terraces should be on the must-visit list for wine lovers
7 min |
June 2025
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SIP YOUNG, SAVOUR OLD
At what stage is it best to open a Sauternes, and how best to enjoy it? Our Contributing Editor gives his expert guidance...
6 min |
June 2025
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FOUR DECADES OF Cloudy Bay
As Cloudy Bay celebrates its 40th anniversary, we take a look back at the history of this iconic New Zealand winery
3 min |
June 2025
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Take THREE
Our Contributing Editor and expert on Bordeaux has followed developments at many estates over decades of visiting. Here he reveals the vision and financial input that have transformed the quality of the wines at a trio of them
8 min |
June 2025
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Sober SOMMS
It sounds like an oxymoron, but they're out there, along with those cutting back. So what can they teach us about responsible drinking?
3 min |
June 2025
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Books etc
Does alcohol really make the world go round, asks our regular reviewer
2 min |
June 2025
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THE famous 5 VINTAGES
In recent memory, it has become an accepted likelihood that the vintage that comes around every tenth year and ends in the digit 5 will turn out to be somewhere between very good and great. Here, we examine the remarkable track record of (mostly) success going back over the last eight decades
9 min |
June 2025
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The Decanter interview JEANEMMANUEL DANJOY
The technical director and head winemaker at first growth Château Mouton Rothschild reflects on his rapid ascent, coping with pressure, and his favourite Mouton vintage
5 min |
June 2025
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TRUE GRIT Bordeaux's organic revolution
Organic viticulture isn't easy here, but there's a growing shift nevertheless. Our Bordeaux correspondent explains the challenges, and picks 20 top buys for the eco-conscious drinker
5 min |
June 2025
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Clear contenders
Created to be characterful rather than neutral, the latest wave of British vodkas put taste first
2 min |
June 2025
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HAMPSHIRE
As the climate warms and the industry matures, Hampshire is proving to be one of the prime territories for producing some of England's most elegant and delicate sparkling wines
10 min |
June 2025
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WINE, MODERATION & PLEASURE
How do you enjoy wine so that it's a consistently positive part of your life? Ultimately it's about personal responsibility and mindful enjoyment
10+ min |
June 2025
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Bordeaux 2024
To assess this weather-hit vintage, the en primeur tastings in April became vital. Here, our Bordeaux editor gives her early insight, ahead of the full analysis and her pick of recommended wines that will follow in our next issue and on Decanter Premium
5 min |
June 2025
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What to pair with No- and low-alcohol drinks
As people become more mindful about their drinking, no- and low-alcohol tipples are rapidily rising in popularity. But what should we be eating with them?
2 min |
June 2025
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2015 REVISITED 10 years on
In many ways the year that proved the Bordeaux ‘rule of fives’, 2015 produced so many good to great wines it’s hard to go far wrong. Yet, a decade on, guidance is key to determine which are drinking soon and which to leave for longer. Our expert picks 25 highlights of the vintage
10 min |
June 2025
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10 city hotspots to seek out
At the centre of the world wine trade, Bordeaux city centre is full of great places to drink good wine. Take the advice of a local and head to these top spots next time you visit
4 min |
June 2025
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STYLE COUNSEL
Bordeaux's diverse range of fresh and vibrant dry whites are surging in popularity
9 min |
June 2025
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Chacra Chardonnay A meeting of minds
In the extreme terroir of Patagonian Argentina, two heirs to renowned European winemaking lineages are crafting a new paradigm for world-class Chardonnay
6 min |
June 2025
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Building the future
From suspended tanks to raw earth walls, Bordeaux's wineries are blending centuries-old tradition with cutting-edge innovation to redefine excellence in winemaking
6 min |
June 2025
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A taste of THE Tamar
This Tasmanian region offers world-class wineries and mountain-flanked vistas, with the historic city of Launceston at its heart
6 min |
May 2025
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EDITORS' PICKS
Each month our editorial team tastes a lot of wine, but not all of it makes it onto the page. So here’s our in-house pick of other great wines we've tried
4 min |
May 2025
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The last BOTERO of RIOJA
Is an increasingly rare artisanal feature of Spain's long wine-drinking tradition soon to disappear from Rioja's cultural landscape?
3 min |